Shloka 2.103.29

पिण्डदानदर्शनम् — The Queens Behold Rama’s Śrāddha Offering

Devanagari script

ततो जघन्यं सहितै स्समन्त्रिभिः पुरप्रधानैश्च सहैव सैनिकैः।जनेन धर्मज्ञतमेन धर्मवानुपोपविष्टो भरत स्तदाऽग्रजम्।।2.103.29।।

Transliteration

tato jaghanyaṃ sahitaiḥ sa-mantribhiḥ pura-pradhānaiś ca sahaiva sainikaiḥ | janena dharmajñatamena dharmavān upopaviṣṭo bharatas tadā agrajam || 2.103.29 ||

Translation

Thereafter, righteous Bharata sat close to his elder brother; behind him sat counsellors, leading citizens, soldiers, and men most versed in dharma.

Context

After Vasistha and Rama sat down, righteous Bharata sat close to his elder brother. Behind him sat his companions, leading citizens, soldiers and righteous men.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Rāma (elder brother, implied)
• ministers (mantrin)
• leading citizens (pura-pradhāna)
• soldiers (sainika)
• dharma-knowing men

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Public decisions should be dharma-informed: the presence of dharma-experts, citizens, and ministers emphasizes accountable governance and righteous deliberation.

What is the narrative situation?

A formal assembly forms around Rāma and Vasiṣṭha; Bharata takes a respectful seat near Rāma with the wider retinue arranged behind.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s humility and dharmic intent—he approaches as a devoted younger brother within a disciplined, consultative setting.